Ferrari, Giuseppe (1844 - 1898 - Carved Wood Cabinet by Giuseppe Ferrari, of New York at the American Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia. 1876

Buffalo, New York: Cosack & Company,1877. Chromolithograph by Clay, Cosack & Co. Buffalo, NY. Sheet size 19 x 13.5 inches. Letterpress descriptive pages in English and French. Now in the Philadelphai Musuem of Art Giuseppe Ferrari, American (born Italy), 1844 - 1898 Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States, North and Central America Period: Victorian Date: 1874-1876 Medium: Walnut, burl veneer, satinwood veneer, walnut veneer, yellow poplar, marble Dimensions: Approximate: 8 feet × 5 feet 8 3/4 inches × 2 feet 3 1/4 inches (243.8 × 174.6 × 69.2 cm) Curatorial Department: American Art After emigrating from his native Italy to New York in 1872, Ferrari created this monumental piece of furniture to showcase his talents. With its remarkably ornate carvings in the style of antique French and Italian furniture, the cabinet earned a medal at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition for “good design, superior carving, and fine workmanship.” From Treasures of Art, Industry and Manufacture Represented in the American Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia. 1876. Edited by C. B. Norton. Buffalo, New York: Cosack & Company,1877. .

See/Hide Conditions of Sale

Following conditions of sale apply:
Terms of Sale

Payment may be made by credit card or bank transfer in various currencies.
Returns allowed for any misdescribed item. Otherwise, there is a 20% return fee. Detailed trade terms at www.art-books.com